Former Hotshot Trucker previously known as Tyler the Hotshot Hauler.
Returned to being a Diesel mechanic after deciding to stop Hotshotting. I hope you enjoy the content.
Feel Free to email me at wethepeoplehotshothauling@gmail.com for any questions regarding hotshotting. I offer one on one consultations over the phone to help you get into hotshot trucking.
Polyurea is incompatible with most other greases, including all your standard lithium greases. For that reason alone i will not touch that Lucas HD grease.
I'm going to switch to Schaeffer's 20w50 in my 2023 Harley. I use Amsoil now. I have 2 oil analysis with the Amsoil. I will see how Schaeffer compares. I pay less for Amsoil.
@hitechrr unless you buy Schaeffer's in bulk directly through a rep it is super expensive. Amsoil makes a great product I was very happy with my oil analysis results from them
@kenyonmorris2182 You do, you must claim off duty status unless you have a legal sleeper that meets sleeper berth requirements then you can put sleeper berth for your status
@@TylerTheFieldServiceTech correct. so if you have a bed inside your truck. you just put off duty. you can only use sleeper bith for semi or like you stated in this video. I sleep in my box truck, but never use sleeper berth
They say you never knew the job you had until you left But that also applies to the employer You never knew the man till he left All the best for the future
@jondoherty3884 I appreciate the kind words. We are actually in very slow negotiations currently for me to return. They realized what they lost yet they still want to try to not give me what I want.... they're like "hey we want you to come back for a $1.50 raise and nothing else that you requested or wanted" 🤣🤣🤣
@@TylerTheFieldServiceTech Walk away bloke they are stringing you on 1-50 is the piss take and they are not going to change if you go back Yes maybe for a couple months but they will go back same old ways Go else where or start up on your own bloke
Great video TYLER GREETINGS FROM THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS IN THE CARIBBEAN ST THOMAS US TERRITORY I AM NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL I AM A JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC MY DAD WAS A DIESEL TECHNICIAN HE TAUGHT ME ABOUT HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT REPAIR BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY I AM PERSUING A CAREER IN DIESEL MECHANICS AND WILL BECOME A CERTIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC AND WILL BE GET MY CDL TO DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILERS AND BECOME A OWNER OPERATOR KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING I AM LEARNING A LOT GOD BLESS
@IsaacCharles-q1m Welcome and best of luck in your career..one day you will make journeyman if you stick with it. I'm not even a journeyman level tech yet. I have still a few years to go before I get there.
I just watched this again. I am not sure how you would adjust the brake stroke if the measurement was off? You are already at the end of the rod with the clevis and the brake adjuster bolt has already been established to get the brakes contact with the drum. Where is there any room for adjustment other than shortening the threaded rod?
I disagree about noncompliant subjects. Chain cuffs are for compliant subjects but for combative subjects hinged cuffs are perfect esp when applying iron wrist locks to use pain to gain compliance and effectively detain/arrest.
@Voroncof Schaeffer's 219 grease. You can go to their website and read the spec sheet to see if it meets your needs. If it doesn't, they have a specialty grease for everything.
Dude wicked video man, this is infinitely better than every other video out there. I am an apprentice, just you explaining, the purpose of putting air in the system, to adjust the brakes for flexibility in terms of the cotter pin and pin removal. Then removing the air to do the rest. Thank you man, subbed.
@mattwitkowski6329 I found out they semi recently changed the filter on the 6.7. The new number is 2124S Much better than the previous 2051S. I had to replace the oil pressure sensor on my service truck and found out. The cost though is ridiculous they charged my employer like 35 bucks for the filter from the dealership
@TylerTheFieldServiceTech Did you go over the actual window tint allowable for your truck's license state, and what you where? Did you look up the state vehicle code to confirm the numbers. The thing that sticks out to me is that Window Tint can be measured in Transmittance which is the percentage of light passing through, or it can be measured in light filtered, which measures the light absorbed or reflected. You can get absorption, from transmittance, by subtracting it from 100. ie 100(total)-35 transmitted=65 absorbed. or vice versa, 100 = absorbed + transmitted. The video is rough, but that is a Laser Labs Enforcer II, which measures transmittance. The kit comes with reference samples that can be measured to verify the reading is calibrated. If they don't use them, the readings arent verifiable. Most States Allow a window tint exemption. The law applies from the state your vehicle is licensed in. For Colorado, the 2024 allowable tint on the front passenger vehicle windows is over 27% transmittance, and less than 35% reflective. That means you would be legal now, with your old tint. but, that isn't the only rule for Commercial Vehicles: According to FMCSA Quote:" May windshields and side windows be tinted? Section § 393.60: Glazing in specified openings. Guidance Q&A Question 1: May windshields and side windows be tinted? Guidance: Yes, as long as the light transmission is not restricted to less than 70 percent of normal (refer to the American Standards Association IE 70% VLST tint. "End Quote. § 393.60: (d) Coloring or tinting of windshields and windows. Coloring or tinting of windshields and the windows to the immediate right and left of the driver is allowed, provided the parallel luminous transmittance through the colored or tinted glazing is not less than 70 percent of the light at normal incidence in those portions of the windshield or windows which are marked as having a parallel luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent. The transmittance restriction does not apply to other windows on the commercial motor vehicle.
@FixItPleaseJ State rules don't matter with FMCSA. You must abide by FMCSA rules. Where it gets dumb is for example for FMCSA your rear windows can be litterally 0%. But for State it's 27% so then I would be in violation. You must weave between State and federal laws to stay compliant.
Bro sorry for something different but its real that you can't get a job if u are a 15t as aircraft mechanics just for you just know how to in work in UH-60 i wanna be a a&p mechanic in the future and im scare about how can this affect my career
You would have a tough time finding a Blackhawk airframe in the civilian world. You basically can use your hours to test for your A&P if you have enough. Usually though addtional schooling is needed to get the requirements for your A&P testing. Once you get your A&P you can then start applying for jobs. Basically you would start all over in a sense. That's exactly why I didn't want to stick with aircraft in the civilian world too much work I felt. I went with heavy diesel and haven't looked back. That being said a lot of guys I served with work on the tech side of the national guard and reserve and have it made. That also gave them the stepping stones to get their A&P and go elsewhere if they chose.
Strong call in ranchhand. But, no wonder you have a rough ride… you went with the poor man’s level/ pucks are disgustingly awful… check out Thuren Fabrication. New springs. Correct shocks. I added their track and sway bar. Which is a level done right. You won’t look back.
I use red n tacky for everything now with no issues. I service a large fleet of 14k lb trailers along with a ton of equipment. I used to use the xtra hd tubes but couldn't find them for a couple years. It doesn't matter how much better it is if you cant find it. My thinking is if i want wash out protection ill just use their marine version. I agree with not mixing them and flushing out any other type of grease that is in there. What is most important is that people keep up on it. No grease is going to last forever.
I was a huge fan of red n tacky until the cold months. I started using Schaeffer's 219 and it's hands down the best grease I've ever used. Incredible life, doesn't sweat in the heat and doesn't lose pumpability in the cold
Bro nice channel i came here for the hitshot videos but im a mechanic too, and im a tech in mechanic shop now, but i need to do my own business but im thinking in hotshot, or the same mechanic jobs as mobil, i don't know what you think 🤔, keep going with the videos greetings from Utah County
Mobile mechanics would probably be the better option. Home daily, much cheaper operating costs, and you work where you want. Honestly. I miss hotshot dearly, and one day, I'll probably go back when I'm older, and I don't wanna wrench anymore. But that's a hard ass life if you have a family. Doing your own thing for mobile would be good. You would basically be on call constantly, so you would be waiting for the phone to ring. Really, google advertising and you would be set and super busy making money equivalent to what you make now is where it could be tough, especially in the beginning. I think the freedom would be nice! A guy I know does mobile auto maintenance for cars. He basically does oil, brakes, suspension, and services. He does decent, but getting steady work is where it's hard. Good for a side gig, but he can't keep it steady. He has been doing it for about 2 years. He like converted half his garage into a parts warehouse. Got a small van and just does his thing.
@TylerTheFieldServiceTech thanks for take the time for request , and how you know price the jobs?, I know the prices form the shop where I work now, are super high, but being a mobil service that is going to be little bit cheaper?
@allanherrera9549 I don't run my own truck. Most commonly though you just charge an hourly rate probably around 120-180 and a travel rate then you add a percentage on top of your part purchase cost. Mobile Service is usually more expensive than shop service. But you also have to be competitive and not be greedy. Getting your customers is the tough part. But If you can get in good with a company and basically bill them for a guaranteed hour amount per week plus parts you're set.
Haha how did you guess 🤣🤣?? It's unfortunate man I worked for the best direct leadership and co workers no complaints at all. But corporate simply was cheap as could be and wanted field service without wanting to give me the perks of field service. They still haven't filled my spot 3 months later 🤣🤣
Your info is way off. G70 can be different WLL based on their diameter chain. You are judged on the lowest WLL of the set. If your chains are rated at 4700# and your binders are rated at 5400#. Your rating is based on the 4700 chain not the binder rating. (Your chains look like grade 43 but it’s tough to tell in the video. Grade 43 WLL match your statements of what your equipment is rated for. A lot of G70 is rated at 6600#) The 50% reduction is due to the fact that the restraining pressure of the binder is placed on one point of the trailer. Anything over 10,000# requires a minimum of 4 points (as close to the front and rear as possible) restraining at least 50% of the weight. With additional tiedowns required for accessories such as booms, loaders, blades etc.
Maybe you need to try listening next time you watch the video. I specifically said 5/16" grade 70 was rated for 4700 WLL So your calibrated eye can see chain grade I guess??? 🤣🤣 It's G70 not G43 Rewatch the segment at two minutes in. I specifically say the binder would be 5400 but the tiedown is rated from the chain at 4700 lbs. And I also said the 4 point over 10k was needed. FYI attachments even under 10k need securement. So what exactly is off my guy you litterally typed exactly what I said and said I was wrong 🤣
@@TylerTheFieldServiceTechyou specifically said at 1:53 that the binder is reduced to 2700# because it’s tied down to a single point. The reality is the weakest point is the chain in the configuration you are showing meaning the single point weight rating is based on the 4700# chain not the 5400# binder. So the actual legal limit of that configuration is 2350# not 2700#. I’m just a guy with over 20 years of heavy haul experience so what do I know about load restraint 🤷♂️
@draymanil Pulled it straight from the manual. Yes I was incorrect not accounting for the chain difference Minimum Working Load Limit for Cargo Securement Devices and Systems The aggregate working load limit of any securement system used to secure an article or group of articles against movement must be at least one-half the weight of the article or group of articles. The aggregate working load limit is the sum of: One-half the working load limit of each tiedown that goes from an anchor point on the vehicle to an attachment point on an article of cargo; and The working load limit for each tiedown that goes from an anchor point on the vehicle, through, over or around the cargo and then attaches to another anchor point on the vehicle.
Little late to the party but I’ll put this out there anyways. I’m 22 and want to enlist, found 15T through research and really want to pursue it. However, I also want to do SOF. There’s a new contract option (option 1) which is exactly like an option 40 just with the 160th. Should I pursue this contract or do my time and hope I can apply and be selected once I hit AIT?
If that's an option, I would sign for it. Worst case scenario, if it doesn't work out, you will still hold the MOS and go to a regular unit. We had one guy in my class who got selected. He had to do a whole bunch of BS to get a shot to even try for green platoon. If they let you sign ahead of time I would
Absolutely! If you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask. I switched back to working on heavy equipment doing field service. Doing trucks just wasn't for me. Averitt was a bunch of cheapskates, too, and that's not possible for field service.
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I thought the whole porpuse of doing ‘non-CDL hotshot’ was you didn’t have to deal with bullsh!t like this? Window tint, pfffft. Nothing better else to do. I would have told them to eat a d!ck. Guess I’m out. I got 5% limo and 2.5% doubble limo all around. I value my privacy and staying cooler, especially in western Colorado and Arizona. Uhhh it’s sunny and hot? You ever seen the DPS vehicles in Arizona? They have 5% tint all the way around! If they can why can’t we? I even argued that with one one time. And he agreed. It’s just tint. The sleeper birth thing. I wonder how a mega cab dodge would measure up? I used to fold down the back seats in my mega cab and be able to air up a twin sized air mattress and it would fit perfectly back there. There’s all that room behind the back seats that are made to recline. There’s tons of room in a mega cab. Guess I’m out on my 2nd gen dodge Cummins lol, with just an extended cab. Stupid rules and regulations. This country has gotten absurd. ‘We the people’ need to stop complying
